Buyer - £35,000 - Coleshill

Oakley Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established, dynamic organisation based in Coleshill. This is an excellent opportunity to join the team as a Buyer in the procurement team on a full-time permanent basis.

Culture and Environment

Our client’s environment is a very welcoming and supportive team who pride themselves on training and continuous support for new and existing employees

Personality

We are seeking a proactive individual who excels at building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and grow, with experience in inventory management and replenishment. Has a proven track record of managing a supply base effectively.

Reward

• After training period, 2 days working from home, 3 days in the office

• Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:30pm, 1hr Lunch break

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Medicash health plan

• Medicash extras

• Quarterly bonus (eligible on completion of probation)

• Free parking

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identifying and prioritising the needs of internal and external stakeholders

• Communicating procurement and supply issues to internal teams

• Ensuring customer satisfaction and continuous improvement in procurement

• Assessing potential suppliers’ commercial capabilities

• Negotiating with suppliers for efficient procurement

• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations for international supplies

• Collaborating with key vendors to set clear objectives and strategies

• Define and track KPIs for quality, performance, cost, and delivery

• Analysing data to improve supplier performance and procurement decisions

• Analysing historical and forecasted data to recommend replenishment strategies for optimal service

• Reducing waste without affecting service levels

• Contributing to long-term inventory planning and budgeting

Skills and experience

• Experience in a similar role is essential

• Computer literate in IT Skills, Microsoft Office, and phone systems

• Experience in an administrative role

• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills

• Resilient and flexible to change, with an ability to manage a high workload, conflicting priorities, and pressure

• Strong ability to deliver upon KPIs and business objectives

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